KARYN'S COOKED, INC..

Chicago Health Dept

738 N WELLS ST · RIVER NORTH, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2015.

6 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Apr 2015.

Last inspected Apr 2015. Records may not reflect current conditions.

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VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

APR 2015

INSPECTION HISTORY

APR 23

2015

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

NOTED TEMPERATURES OF SERVICE COOLER AT THE REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA TO BE IMPROPER AT 47.3F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURES OF 40F AND BELOW. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)

Critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE COOLER TO BE IMPROPER:-TOFU 69.3F, POTATO SOUP 45.1F, MACARONI 44.6F (WALK IN COOLER),COLE SLAW 44.9F, ENCHILADAS 47.2F,MEAT BALLS 44.1F, RICE 44.3F, MUSHROOMS 44.1F, HUMUS 65.3F (SERVICE COOLER). MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 45LB OF PRODUCTS WORTH $550.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)

Critical Employee Hygiene

HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

NOTED EMPLOYEES WEARING GLOVES AND NOT CHANGING GLOVES OR WASHING THEIR HANDS. NOTED EMPLOYEE WHILE PREPARING FOOD AND WEARING GLOVES WENT TO THE WALK IN COOLER AND OPENED THE WALK IN COOLER DOOR WITH GLOVES ON TO GET MORE FOOD FROM THE WALK IN COOLER, THEN WENT TO THE OVEN AND PUT ON MITTENS OVER THE GLOVES TO REMOVES SOMETHING FROM THE OVEN AND THEN PROCEEDED TO THE PREP TABLE TO CONTINUE PREPARING FOOD WITH THE SAME GLOVES AFTER REMOVING THE MITTENS AND DID NOT WASH THEIR HANDS OR CHANGES GLOVES DURING ALL THESE ACTIVITIES. THEN ANOTHER EMPLOYEE WHILE PREPARING FOOD AND WEARING GLOVES PICKED SOMETHING FROM THE FLOOR, WASHED TOMATOES USING SPRAYER FROM THE DISH WASHER AREA, THEN BACK TO PREPPING AND FINALLY WENT AND STARTED RINSING AND PUTTING DISHES INSIDE DISH WASHER TO WASH, THEN WENT BACK TO PREPPING ALL THESE WITHOUT CHANGING GLOVES OR WASHING HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO WASH HANDS WHEN EVER GLOVES ARE CHANGED AND WHEN MOVING FROM ONE AREA TO ANOTHER. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-010(A)

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

NOTED THORN RUBBER GASKET AT DOOR OF WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Employee Hygiene

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

NOTED LEAKAGE AT THE BOTTOM U-JOINT PIPE OF THE HAND WASH SINK AT THE REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NOTED EMPLOYEES ON DUTY WITH NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEES MUST HAVE FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES OR BE ENROLLED AFTER 30 DAYS OF EMPLOYMENT.

JUL 25

2014

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

DETAIL CLEAN THE FOLLOWING ITEMS: INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE, SHELF BELOW THE MICROWAVE, WIRE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, TOP OF DISHMACHINE.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

REPLACE THE BROKEN AND LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

REPAIR THE WALL AND BASEBOARD TILES UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAIR THE WALLS IN THE BASEMENT.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

REPLACE THE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND BASEMENT DRY STORAGE.

JUL 16

2014

FAIL 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Serious Pest Activity

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

FOOD NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE. OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON TOP OF THE POTATOES AND ONIONS IN THE STORAGE CONTAINERS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT REMOVED AND DISCARDED ROTTED PRODUCE AND RINSED AND CLEANED THE REMAINDER OF THE PRODUCE. ALSO OBSERVED A LIVE BLACK MOTH INSIDE OF THE PLASTIC FLOUR CONTAINER IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. MANAGEMENT REMOVED AND DISCARDED THE FLOUR AND SANITIZED THE INTERIOR OF THE CONTAINER. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE FOOD PREP AREA, DISHWASH AREA AND THE BASEMENT. APPROXIMATELY 50 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED IN THESE AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

DETAIL CLEAN THE FOLLOWING ITEMS: INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE, SHELF BELOW THE MICROWAVE, WIRE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, TOP OF DISHMACHINE.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

REPLACE THE BROKEN AND LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

SCRAPE AND REPAINT THE WALLS OF THE CORNER STORAGE AREA AND AROUND THE HANDSINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. CLEAN THE CEILING OF THE DISHWASHING AREA WITH FOOD DEBRIS. REPAIR THE WALL AND BASEBOARD TILES UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAIR THE WALLS IN THE BASEMENT.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

REPLACE THE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND BASEMENT DRY STORAGE.

MAR 24

2014

PASS 4 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

NOTED SOME CONTAINERS WITH FOOD NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK FOOD ITEMS WITH NAME OF PRODUCTS.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH HEAVY EQUIPMENT AT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FANS INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT AT THE KITCHEN.

Minor Pest Activity

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

NOTED CLUTTER BY THE STAIR WAY AND ON SHELVES AT THE BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLE TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.

MAR 7

2013

PASS 6 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

PEELING PAINT NOTED ON VENTILATION HOOD INTERIOR SURFACES, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

ICE SCOOP MOUNTED PERMENENTLY AT WALL, INSTRUCTED TO MOUNT IN A WAY THAT CAN BE REMOVE FOR PROPER WASHING.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOORS NOT CELAN BEHIND PREP COOLERS, FOOD DEBRIS AND TRASH NOED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

WALK-IN COOLER WALLS NOT CLEAN DIRT AND MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE NOTED, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

SEVERAL LIGHT FIXTURES MISSING SHIELD, INSIDE DISPLAY FRONT PASTRY COOLER AND ABOVE COOKING LINE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

ICE SCOOP HOLDER STORED TOO CLOSE TO MOP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP AWAY.

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FEB 11

2010

PASS 7 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. Observed slight lime build up inside ice machine. Must clean and sanitize.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. Observed accumilated food/dirt build up inside floor drains in prep area. Must clean interior of all unclean floor drains and maintain.

Minor Employee Hygiene

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Observed hole in wall under prep area handwash bowl by rear door. Must repair wall/seal hole in wall.

Minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. Ceiling light bulbs missing covers and end caps above dishmachine and rear prep area. Must provide and install covers/end caps for lights.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. 3-compartment sink faucet leaking at base and 1-compartment sink pipe leaking by elbow. Must repair and maintain plumbing.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. Must provide thermometer for front display cooler.

Minor Pest Activity

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. Basement cluttered(boxes, chairs, etc.). Must elevate all item's 6" off floor or remove to prevent potential pest harborage.

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